Senior Product Development Engineer - Mechanical

nVent; Solon (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company–k

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

nVent seeks a senior mechanical product development engineer to lead complex NPI initiatives across ERICO, ILSCO and ERIFLEX portfolios. You will drive mechanical architecture decisions, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure robust design validation, certification, and launch readiness.

The role emphasizes ownership of engineering scope, collaboration with product management, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for global electrical connections offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of related product development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented teamwork.
• Proficient in SolidWorks assemblies, modeling, drawings, and ENOVIA PLM.
• Experience with UL, IEEE, IEC compliance and global coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical system development for NPI.
• Translate requirements into workstreams with milestones.
• Validate designs via testing, prototyping, and certification.
• Coordinate third-party compliance and performance conformance.
• Support launch readiness with commercial teams and training.
• Provide technical leadership in design reviews and FMEAs.
• Drive risk mitigation and identify technical risks early.
• Lead advanced research to de-risk materials and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Independent worker

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited ME degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ENOVIA PLM

Digital prototyping

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. Our Electrical Connections Product Development team is seeking a senior mechanical product development engineer responsible for leading complex product development initiatives across the ERICO, ILSCO, and ERIFLEX portfolios. This role drives innovation, mechanical architecture decisions, and multi-functional collaboration to accelerate NPI success and expand nVent’s leadership in electrical connections. This position has direct impact on portfolio vitality, product roadmap acceleration, revenue growth, and global competitiveness of nVent’s Electrical Connections segment.

Project Planning & Execution

Lead end to end execution of mechanical system development, including feasibility evaluations, prototype builds, customer informed iterations, validation testing, agency certification, and commercialization. Develop complete and accurate material, component, and product specifications, ensuring alignment with quality standards and supporting the creation of robust quality assurance procedures. Plan, implement, and refine engineering tasks by translating product requirements into structured workstreams, defining clear milestones, and maintaining a well prioritized engineering backlog that supports NPI timelines. Validate mechanical designs through rigorous testing, iterative prototyping, and coordination of third party compliance, certification activities, and performance conformance evaluations. Support launch readiness by partnering with commercial teams and leading NPI specific training across internal and customer facing groups. Partner closely with project management to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and multi-functional execution, while retaining ownership of engineering scope and outcomes Provide technical leadership in design reviews, FMEAs, and structured risk mitigation efforts, ensuring robust engineering decisions and early identification of technical risk Funnel Generation Act as a technical voice in the field—engaging directly with end‑users to understand installation, performance, and usability issues, and returning well‑defined, feasibility‑grounded project ideas that strengthen the NPI funnel and guide future product direction. Lead advance research initiatives that uncover and de risk emerging materials, processes, and technologies—removing technical barriers and unlocking foundational capabilities that enable one or multiple future NPI projects.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering technology from an ABET accredited program
• Ideally 5+ years of related product development experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; exceptional attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication; highly collaborative with the ability to work independently, lead numerous projects, and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks assemblies, modeling, drawings, and PDM/PLM systems (ENOVIA) ; experienced in digital prototyping and rapid design iteration.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality with a track record of getting results and delivering complete, high-quality engineering outcomes
• Knowledgeable in UL, IEEE, and IEC compliance requirements; effective in coordinating with global manufacturing, sourcing teams, and test laboratories.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money.

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.